1. Prostate hyperplasia is a physiologically determined problem in men over 50 years of age and it cannot be prevented. The reasons why the prostate gland begins to grow after a certain age have not yet been conclusively proven by medicine. The only fact is that men who have had their testicles removed in their youth do not develop hyperplasia. There is scientific evidence that even if the testicles of a man with an enlarged prostate are removed, the adenoma will shrink. No other reasons have been found for the prostate not to hyperplasia or for its growth to slow down. 2. Prostate adenoma can be dangerous for a man’s health. Many men believe that urinary symptoms are part of the aging process. They put up with them, accept them as a “necessary evil” and go on with their lives with the problems their prostate causes. They do not know that the enlarged gland is subject to treatment, because it can endanger the functioning of the entire excretory system. 3. In the long term, an enlarged prostate can cause thickening of the bladder walls and a decrease in urine holding capacity. As the prostate grows, it presses on the urethra and blocks it, causing disruption of the natural process of urination. To compensate for the blockage, the muscle wall of the bladder begins to make stronger contractions to expel the urine. Strong contractions of the muscle cause the bladder wall to thicken, which reduces the capacity of the bladder, meaning it collects less urine. Over time, the bladder holds less and less urine, as a result of which the need to urinate becomes more frequent. And as the blockage worsens, contractions stop emptying the bladder completely, resulting in urinary retention. 4. Residual urine in the bladder can cause inflammation that becomes chronic. Microorganisms in urine multiply and often cause inflammation. Their treatment is expensive, creates discomfort for the patient and does not guarantee that they will not become a chronic problem. 5. Residual urine is a fertile environment in which bladder stones form. Stones can form when urine concentrates and crystallizes. Symptoms appear when the stone begins to irritate the lining of the bladder or block the flow of urine. The symptoms are as follows: • abdominal pain and bloating • unusual color or darkening of urine • blood in the urine • difficulty urinating • frequent urges to urinate • inability to urinate unless in a certain position • interruption of the jet, • pain or discomfort in the penile area, • urinary tract infection, • painful urination, • fever, • random leakage of urine. 6. If left untreated, benign prostatic hyperplasia can lead to kidney damage. Increased pressure on the kidneys caused by an overactive bladder can damage the kidneys. A serious problem can also be caused by an infection,which starts from the bladder and affects the kidneys. NEWS_MORE_BOX 7. Untreated prostate adenoma can lead to persistent urinary retention. With persistent urinary retention, you cannot urinate at all, even when you have a full bladder. It has happened that patients retain more than a liter and a half of urine, but excrete only drops. This is a condition that requires immediate medical attention and action. In order to avoid this complication, it is important for the man to consult a qualified urologist at the first symptoms of an enlarged prostate. 8. An enlarged prostate can cause multiple urinary tract infections. Infections are most often manifested by symptoms such as an increase in temperature and fever. They require medical treatment, most often with antibiotics. 9. If left untreated, prostate adenoma can lead to visible blood in the urine, which requires immediate medical attention. The presence of blood in the urine is called massive hematuria and is caused by varicose veins on the surface of the prostate gland. If you can see the presence of blood in your urine with the naked eye, you should not ignore the symptoms and you should immediately seek the help of a urologist. 10. Untreated prostatic hyperplasia can lead to chronic kidney failure. When urine cannot drain, it backs up to the kidneys and causes edema. If the blockage causes urine to back up into both kidneys, blood pressure increases and kidney failure can occur. This is an extremely serious condition that can be prevented by timely removal of the prostate adenoma.When urine cannot drain, it backs up to the kidneys and causes edema. If the blockage causes urine to back up into both kidneys, blood pressure increases and kidney failure can occur. This is an extremely serious condition that can be prevented by timely removal of the prostate adenoma.When urine cannot drain, it backs up to the kidneys and causes edema. If the blockage causes urine to back up into both kidneys, blood pressure increases and kidney failure can occur. This is an extremely serious condition that can be prevented by timely removal of the prostate adenoma.